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Job Overview
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Class Teacher
Location: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Start date: September 2025
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Class Teacher to join our close-knit team at Oakham Shires School, part of Options Autism.
About The Role
To provide a high quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.
The successful candidate will have experience of closing the gaps for disadvantaged and SEND pupils, supporting autistic teenagers who have struggled throughout their school journey to achieve their academic and life goals.
Class groups are small, allowing you to focus on each pupil’s needs; all of our pupils are treated as individuals, and we adapt our teaching to meet individual needs. Knowledge of autism and developmental trauma would be beneficial. We use an “in their own time and space” philosophy to support our pupils in navigating their lives, focusing on understanding behavior for communication to support social and emotional development. We have a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.
We need teachers who have a passion for working with pupils, possess a compassionate, caring manner, and have a mature, non-judgemental approach. You should be a clear communicator and resilient.
Qualifications:
* QTS - Not suitable for ECT
* Full UK Driving Licence
About The School
Oakham Shires School is an Independent SEN School, part of the Options Autism group. Students are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills, and gain accreditations in Maths, English, and Science.
Options Autism has provided care and education to students, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties for over 16 years. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
Why join Options Autism?
Benefits include:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support and health checks
Through our flexible benefits platform Vista, you can choose packages including health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, critical illness cover, and family growth support including maternity, paternity, and fertility treatments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications.
Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.
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